After completing these practice exams turn to the answer sheets in

the back of this book and grade yourself. 75% is passing. 2. In a residence, no point along the floor line in any wall space may
be more than ____ feet from an outlet.
To find your percentage simply divide the number of correct
answers by the number of questions. Example: 38 correct answers (a) 6 (b) 1/2 (c)12 (d)10
divided by 50 questions would equal 76%.
3. Which of the following statements about a #2 THHN cu conductor is
I teach in my Electrical Code Classes that the key to the exam is correct?
that the student must first understand the question, which requires
careful reading of each word. (a) Its maximum operating temperature is 90⁰ C
(b) It has a nylon insulation
As practice for the Open Book Exam Part II, try to find the correct (c) Its area is .067 square inches
answers for the following seven questions on the next page. Time (d) It has a DC resisitance of -319 ohms per m/ft from Table 8
limit for the 7 questions: 16 to 20 minutes. GOOD LUCK!!
4. The maximum permissible open circuit voltage of electric-discharge
After answering the seven open book questions turn to the next lighting equipment used in a dwelling occupancy is ____ volts.
page for the answers with references and the index key format.
(a) 1000 (b) 120 (c) 240 (d) 50
I chose seven of the more difficult questions for the Journeyman
exam so the student will realize how important TIME in this part of 5. Voltage shall not exceed 600 volts between conductors on branch
the exam. Again, the key is don’t spend too much time on a difficult circuits supplying only ballasts for electric-discharge lamps in tunnels
to locate question, skip over it and move on, it won’t fail you! with a height of not less than ____feet.

This workbook was designed to help you with this difficult area of (a) 12 (b) 15 (c) 18 (d) 22
the exam. Some students purchase a Code book just prior to taking
an exam, and as you can see after completing this workbook, you 6. Noninsulated busbars will have a minimum space of ____ inches
are expected to be an expert in finding references in the Code book. between the bottom of the enclosure and busbar.
How do you study a Code book for an exam? This workbook is the
best way as it forces you to find the answers in the time limit. Write (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12
down your score and time spent on each exam in this workbook and
notice your improvement the latter exams. 7. If made up with a threadless coupling a 1” rigid metal conduit shall
be supported at least every ____feet.
To pass the exam is very simple, it takes work! Like with anything in
life, you get out of it what you put into it. The more time you spend (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12
preparing for the exam the easier it will become.
ANSWERS
As you work these exams and grade yourself, hi-lite the answers USING NEC INDEX
with a marking pen in your Code book, or better yet purchase the
“Ultimate Code Book” which has the complete package for taking 1. (b) 200-10b ex. “Attachment plugs” is listed in the index but it does not
an electrical exam. lead you to the answer. The next step is to check the answers for a key word.
“Identification “or “Polarized” from the index will both lead you to article 200-
10b and the answer.
OPEN BOOK PRACTICE 7 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT: 16 MINUTES 2. (a) 210-52a1. The key is to read the exact wording in the question. We
1. Two wire attachment plugs ____. space outlets 12’ apart in residence, but section 210-52a1 states that no point
along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6’ from an outlet.
(a) need not have their terminals marked for identification
(b) need not have their terminals marked for identification unless 3. (a) Table 310-13. The key THHN, the N is a nylon covering, not insulation.
polarized 0.067 square inches is from Table 8which is for bare conductors. 0.319 ohms
(c) never need to have their terminals identified per m/ft from Table 8 is for aluminium not copper.
(d) always need to have their terminals identified
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4. (a) 410-80a. The key is to check the NEC index for “Electric 5. The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically
discharge lighting”, check each listing and 410-Q will lead you to conductive path that will ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to
the answer in article 410-80a. conduct safely any current likely to be imposed is known as ___.

5. (c) 210-6d1(b). “Ballasts” and “Electric-discharge lamps” are (a) ordinary tap joint (b) scarf joint (c) Britannia joint (d)
listed in the index but are no help “Tunnel” is not even based in the bonding
index. The key “lighting fixture voltages” from the index will lead
you to article 210-6 and the answer. 6. An instrument that is used to measure the diameter of a wire or cable
to thounsandths of an inch is a ___.
6. (c) 384-10. “Noninsulated” is not listed in the index. “Busbars” is
listed, but of no help. The key, think of where you would find a (a) galvanometer (b) micrometer (c) hydrometer (d) ruler
busbar located in an enclosure, a panel board. Article 384 will lead
you to the answer in 384-10. 10. A circuit breaker that has purposely introduced into it a delay in the
tripping action and which delay decreases as the magnitude of the current
7. (c) 346-12. The key word is “threadless” couplings. Section 346- increases is a ___ circuit breaker.
12b1 states a conduit shall be supported at least every 10’. 346-12b
states if made up with threaded couplings, you can use Table 346- (a) inverse time (b) adjustable (c) control vented (d) vented power
12b2 for supports.
12. A premises wring system whose power is derived from a source such as a
transformer that has no direct connection to the supply conductors originating
JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 1 in another system is a/an ___ system.
50 QUESTIONS
(a)integrated (b) separately derived (c) interactive (d) isolated
TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR
14. Where conductors with an ampacity higher than the ampere rating or
TIME SPENT MINUTES setting of the overcurrent device are used, the ___ shall determine the circuit
SCORE % rating.

(a) conductor ampacity (b) overcurrent device

2. The phenomenon whereby a circuit stores electrical energy (c) combined rating (d) derated ampacity
is called ___.
16. The power factor of an incandescent light bulb would be ___.
(a) inductance (b) capacitance (c) resistance (d)
susceptance (a) unity (b) 0.7 leading (c) 0.7 lagging (d) zero

3. A general term including material, fittings, devices,
appliances, fixtures, apparatus, and the like used as a part of,
or in connection with an electrical installation is ___.
(a) premises wiring (system) (b) service equipment
20. When alternating current flows through a conductor, there is an
inductive action that causes the current in the conductor to be forced
toward the outer surface. The current is greater at the surface than at
the center of the conductor, this ___ will cause the resistance in the
conductor to increase due to the increased heating of the conductor.

(c) utilization equipment (d) equipment (a) capacitive effect (b) skin effect (c) conductive effect (d)
outer effect
4. A switch intended for use in general distribution and branch
circuits. It is rated in amperes, and it is capable of interrupting 21. A value assigned to a circuit or system for the purpose of
its rated current at its rated voltage, is a ___ switch. conveniently designating its voltage value is ___.

(a) bypass isolation (b) general use (c) isolating (d) (a) nominal voltage (b) voltage to ground (c) voltage (of a
transfer circuit) (d) voltage

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22. A type of AC motor that runs at a constant speed and is
used for such purposes as an electric AC rotor is a ___ motor.
32. A type of single phase motor that can be operated on either ac or dc
(a) AC squirrel cage (b) AC induction (c) wound rotor is
induction (d) synchronous a ___ motor.

23. ___ is the resistance at the point of contact of two conductors or (a) multispeed (b) capacitor-start (c) universal (d) repulsion-
one conductor and another surface. induction

(a) conductor resistance (b) contact resistance 33. For screw shell devices with attached leads, the conductor attached
(c) resistance per M/ft (d) resistance per K/ft to the screw shell shall be ___ in color.

(a) white or gray (b) orange (c) green (d) black

25. ___ raceways are not suitable to enclose conductors that are
subjected to physical damage. 35. A switch intended for isolating an electric circuit from the source of
the power that has no interrupting rating, and it is intended to be
(a) Rigid metal conduit (b) Intermediate metal conduit operated only after the circuit has been opened by some other means
(c) PVC schedule 40 (d) PVC schedule 80 a/an ___.

26. A low power factor in an industrial plant is mostly likely caused (a) isolating switch (b) bypass isolation switch
by ___. (c) general use switch (d) transfer switch

(a) insufficient resistive loads (b) insufficient inductive

loads 37. Not readily accessible to persons unless special means for access
(c) excessive resistive load (d) lack of synchronous are used
condenser is ___.

(a) elevated (b) guarded (c) isolated (d) listed

29. Of the following ___ is a false statement. 38. After cutting a conduit, to remove the rough edge on both ends, the
conduit ends should be ___.
(a) The term kilowatt indicates the measure of power which is all
available for work. (a) sanded (b) shaped (c) burnished (d) ground
(b) The term kilovolt-amperes indicate the apparent power made up
of an energy component and a wattless or induction 39. The instrument used to indicate phase relation between current and
component. voltage is the ___.
(c) In an industrial plant, low power factor is usually due to
underloaded induction motors. (a) megger (b) power factor meter (c) voltmeter (d) galvanometer
(d) the power factor of a motor is much greater at partial
load than at full load. 40. To calculate the va, one needs to know the ___.

30. It is general, not good practice to to apply lights and (a) voltage and current (b) impedance and conductance
motors from the same circuit, because ___. (c) resistance and impedance (d) ohms and resistance

(a) lamps for satisfactory service must operate within closer

voltage limits than motors. 42. When an ammeter is disconnected from an in-service current transformer,
(b) overload and short circuits are more common on motor the secondary terminals of the current transformer must be ___.
circuits.
(c) when motors are started, the large staring current causes (a) shorted (b) open (c) disconnected (d) grounded
a voltage drop on the circuit and the lights will blink or
burn dim. 43. Reactance will cause the current in a circuit to vary only when ___.
(d) all of these
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(a) AC current flows (b) DC current flows 5. Single conductor cable runs within a building are generally more common
(c) there is no resistance in the circuit (d) there is resistance in than multicable runs because ___.
the circuit
(a) of conduit fill (b) of the temperature
45. Flexible cords and cables shall not be used ___. (c) the splicing is easier (d) the weight is evenly distributed

(a) for wiring of cranes and hoists 6. ___ has the highest electrical breakdown strength and longest life over all
(b) for prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration other materials used in insulation.
(c) to run through holes in floors
(d) simply to facilitate frequent interchange (a) rubber insulation (b) woven cloth
(c) impregnated paper (d) thermoplastic
47. The force which moves electrons from atom to atom through a
closed conducting path is called ___. 7. Voltage in a generator is produced by ___.

(a) flux (b) resistance (c) admittance ( d) emf (a) resonance (b) pressure (c) cutting lines of force (d) chemical
electromotive force
8. To adjust the voltage generated by a constant speed DC generator, you
48. An advantage of a 240-volt system compared with a 120-volt would change the ___.
system of the same voltage is ___.
(a) stator (b) slip rings (c) brushes (d) field current
(a) reduced voltage drop (b) reduced power used
(c) large currents (d) lower electrical pressure 9. The generator which is best suited for the electroplating power is a ___
generator.
JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 2
50 QUESTIONS (a) split-phase (b) six pole (c) separately excited (d) compound
TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR
10. To change the rotation of a DC motor you would ___.
TIME SPENT MINUTES SCORE
% (a) reverse capacitor leads (b) reverse A1 and A2
(c) reverse commutator (d) reverse F1 and F2
1. Frequency is measured in ___.

(a) hertz (b) voltage (c) rpm (d) foot pounds 12. An example of a “made” electrode would be ___.

2. Which of the following would cause most of the power to be (a) metallic water pipe (b) metal frame of a building
dissipated in the form of heat? (c) concrete-encased (d) ground rod

(a) (b) (c) resonance (d) resistance 13. Illumination is measured in ___.

(a) luminous flux (b) lumens (c) temperature (d ) foot

3. ___ is a combined opposition to current by resistance and
candle
reactance.
14. A motor enclosure designed and constructed to contain sparks or flashes
(a) Q (b) Z (c) (d) FR that may ignite surroundings gas or vapour is called ___.

4. An electrician in the industry would first check the ___ to correct a (a) non-ventilated (b) encapsulated (c) explosion proof (d)
low power factor. water cooled

(a) resistance (b) hysteresis (c) inductive load (d) 15. The output of a 3ø transformer is measured in units called ___.
reluctance
(a) watts (b) volt-amps (c) impedance (d) turns-ratio
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17. Sometimes copper conductors are coated (tinned) to help 27. The voltage per turn of the primary of a transformer is ___ the voltage per
prevent ___. turn of the secondary.

(a) higher resistances (b) mechanical damage (a) more than (b) the same (c) less than (d) none of these
(c) capacitive reactance (d) chemical reaction
28. A single concrete-encased electrode shall be augmented by one additional
19. To check voltage to ground, you would check from ___. electrode if it does not have a resistance to ground of ___.

(a) the breaker to the cabinet (b) hot to neutral (a) 25 ohms (b) 30 ohms (c) 50 ohms (d) not a Code requirement
(c) the breaker in the grounding terminal (d) all of these
29. Which of the following is not true about alternating current?
20. The inductive action that causes current to flow on the outside
surface of a conductor is known as the ___. (a) develops eddy current (b) it can be transformed
(c) is suitable for charging batteries (d) interferes with communication
(a) corona effect (b) skin effect (c) electrolytic effect (d) DC lines
reactance
30. On a 120v 1ø circuit, ground fault protection for personnel operates on the
21. Electrical continuity is required by the electrical code for principal of unbalanced current between ___.
metallic
conduit ___. (a) the grounded and ungrounded conductor
(b) the ungrounded conductors
(a) to assure equipment grounding (b) to reduce static (c) the grounding conductor and the neutral conductor
electricity (d) the service disconnect and the branch circuit
(c) to reduce inductive heat (d) to trace electrical
wiring 32. ___ duty is a type of service where both the load and the time intervals
may have wide variations.
22. The resistance of an open circuit is equal to ___.
(a) continuous (b) periodic (c) intermittent (d) varying
(a) less than one ohm (b) zero (c) infinity (d) none of these
33. The definition of ambient temperature is ___.
23. An electrical timer switch for lighting is normally connected in
___ with the lighting circuit being controlled. (a) the temperature of the conductor
(b) the insulation rating of the conductor
(a) series (b) parallel (c) sequence (d) tandem (c) the temperature of the area surrounding the conductor
(d) the maximum heat the insulation can be used within
24. the definition of ampacity is ___.
34. As the power factor of a circuit is increased ___.
(a) the current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in volt-
amps (a) reactive power is decreased (b) active power is decreased
(b) the current-carrying capacity expressed in amperes (c). reactive power is increased (d) both active and reactive power is
(c) the current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in wattage increased
(d) the current in amperes a conductor can carry
continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding 35. Tinning rubber insulated twisted cable is done to
its temperature rating.
(a) make the strands stronger
25. The grounded conductor would connect to the ___ of a (b) prevent chemical reactions between the copper and the rubber
lampholder. (c) increase the resistance
(d) meet NEMA requirements
(a) screw shell (b) filament (c) base contact (d) lead in wire
36. A negatively charged body has ___.
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 44. The breakdown voltage of an insulation depends upon ___ value of AC
(a) excess of electrons (b) excess of neutrons voltage.
(c) deficit of electrons (d) deficit of neutrons
(a) r.m.s (b) effective (c) peak (d) 1.732 of peak
37. A fluorescent light that blinks “on” and “off” repeatly may in
time ___. 45. The Ac system is preferred to the DC system because ___.

(a) cause the fuse to blow (b) cause the switch to wear out (a) DC voltage cannot be used for domestic appliances
(c) cause the wire to melt (d) result in damage of ballast (b) DC motors do not have speed control
(c) Ac voltages can be easily changed in magnitude
38. Electrical appliances are connected in parallel because it ___. (d) high-voltage AC transmissions is less efficient

(a) makes the operation of appliances independent of each 46. DC series motors are used in applications where ___ is required.
other
(b) results in reduced power loss (a) constant speed (b) high starting torque
(c) is a simple circuit (c) low no-load speed (d) none of these.
(d) draws less current
47. Basically all electric motors operate on the principle of repulsion or ___.
39. What relationship determines the efficiency of electrical
equipment? (a) magnetism (b) induction (c) resistance (d) capacitance

(a) the power input divided by the output 48. A capacitor opposes ___.
(b) the volt-amps x the wattage
(c) the ra divided by the pf (a) both a change in voltage and current (b) change in current
(d) the power output divided by the input (c) change in voltage (d) none of these

40. What is the formula to find watt hours? 49. The armature current drawn by any DC motor is proportional to the ___.

(a) E x T x 1000 (b) E x I x T (c) I x E x T/1000 (d) E x T x (a) motor speed (b) voltage applied (c) flux required (d) torque
ø/1000 applied

41. Of the six ways of producing emf, which method is used the 50. The greatest voltage drop in a circuit will occur when the ___ the current
least? flow through that part of the circuit.

(a) pressure (b) solar (c) chemical action (d) friction (a) greater (b) slower (c) faster (d) lower

42. The voltage produced by electromagnetic induction is controlled JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 3
by ___. 50 QUESTIONS TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR

(a) the number of lines of flux cut per second TIME SPENT MINUTES SCORE %
(b) eddy currents
(c) the size of the magnet
(d) both active and reactive power are increased 2. Which of the following is not true?

43. As the power factor of a circuit is increased ___. (a) A fluorescent fixture is more efficient than an incandescent fixture.
(b) Room temperature has an affect on the operation of a fluorescent lamp.
(a) reactive power is decreased (c) Fluorescent fixtures have a good power factor with the current leading the
(b) active power is decreased voltage.
(c). reactive power is increased (d) The life of a fluorescent bulb is affected by starting and stopping.
(d) both active and reactive power is increased
3. Resistance opposes the flow of current in a circuit and is measured in ____.
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(a) farads (b) joules (c) ohms (d) henrys
4. Which of the following is true?
(a) Wooden plugs may be used for mounting electrical equipment in
concrete.
(b) The high-leg conductor of a 4-wire delta is identified blue in
color.
(c) The minimum size service permitted by the Code for a resistance
is 100 amps.
(d) The ungrounded conductor is connected to the screw shell of a
lampholder.
5. Multiple start buttons in a motor control circuit are connected in
___.
(a) series (b) parallel (c) series-parallel (d) none of these
6. Which of the following is not true?
(a) Feeder demand factors are applicable to household electric
ranges.
(b) A green colored conductor can be used as an ungrounded circuit
conductor.
(c) Insulated conductors #6 or smaller shall be white or gray, no
marking tape permitted.
(d) All joints or splices must be electrically and mechanically secure
before soldering.
7. Special permission is ___.
(a) granted by the electrical foreman on the job.
(b) verbal permission by the inspector.
(c) given only once on one blueprint change request.
(d) the written consent of the authority having jurisdiction.
10. Which of the following is not true?
(a) All receptacles on 15 and 20 amp branch circuits must be of the
grounding type.
(b) Splices and joints shall be covered with an insulation equivalent
to the conductor insulation.
(c) The size of the conductor determines the rating of the circuit.
(d) All 15 and 20 amp receptacles installed in a dwelling bathroom
shall have GFCI protection.
11. A magnetic field is created around the conductor ___.
(a)whenever current flows in the wire, provided the wire is made of
magnetic material
(b) only when the wire carries a large current
(c) whenever current flows in the conductor
(d) only if the conductor is formed into a loop
12. A universal motor has brushes that ride on the ___.
(a) commutator (b) stator (c) inter-pole (d) field
14. A dynamo is ___.
(a) a pole line insulator
(b) a tool used to test dielectric strength
(c) a motor used for checking the R.P.M. of a motor
(d) a machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy
16. The difference between a neutral and a grounded circuit conductor is ____.
(a) only a neutral will have equal potential to the ungrounded conductor
(b) only a neutrals outer covering is white or natural gray
(c) only a neutral carries unbalanced current
(d) there is no difference
17. The normal rotation of an induction motor is ____ facing the front of the
motor. (The front of a motor is the end opposite the shaft).
(a) clockwise (b) counterclockwise
18. A function of a relay is to ____.
(a) turn on another circuit
(b) produce thermal electricity
(c) limit the flow of electrons
(d) create a resistance in the field winding
19. Which of the following is not true?
(a) It is an electrical impossibility to have a circuit with only inductive
reactance because the metallic wire has a resistance.
(b) The voltage of a circuit is the greatest effective difference of potential that
exists between any two conductors of a circuit.
(c) The current is said to lag the voltage in a circuit that has only capacitive
reactance.
(d) Power factor is the phase displacement of current and voltage in an AC
circuit.
21. Rheostats and potentiometers are types of ___ resistors.
(a) film (b) variable (c) fixed (d) wirewound
22. A laminated pole is ___.
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 (a) voltage (b) amperage (c) resistance (d) wattage
(a) one built up of layers or iron sheets, stamped from sheet metal
and insulated 31. Permeability is ____.
(b) used in transmission lines over 100kv
(c) a pole soaked in creosote (a) the opposite of conductance
(d) found in the western part of the U.S.A. (b) a measure of the ease with which magnetism passes through any
substance
23. Which of the following is true? (c) the total resistance to current flow
(d) the liquid substance in a battery
(a) Conductors of different systems may not occupy the same
enclosure. 32. The wheatstone bridge method is used for accurate measurements of____.
(b) Knife switches should be mounted in a horizontal position.
(c) 75 amps is a standard size fuse. (a) voltage (b) amperage (c) resistance (d) wattage
(d) Circuits are grounded to limit excess voltage to ground, which 34. In solving series-parallel circuits, generally you would ____.
might occur from lightning or exposure to other higher voltage
sources. (a) treat it as a series circuit (b) reduce it to its simplest form
(c) assume that all loads are equal (d) treat it as a parallel circuit
24. Electrical power is a measure of ___.
35. A commutator is ____.
(a) work wasted (b) voltage
(c) rate at which work is performed (d) total work performed (a) a ditching machine
(b) the inter-poles of a generator
27. Which of the following is not true? (c) a device for causing the alternating currents generated in the
armature to flow in the same direction in the external circuit
(a) Conduit painted with enamel cannot be used outdoors. (d) a transformer with a common conductor
(b) All AC phase wires, neutral and equipment grounding conductors
if used, must be installed in the same raceway. 36. Which of the following is true?
(c) PVC shall have a minimum burial depth of 24”.
(d) EMT raceway can be installed in an air conditioning-space (a) EMT may be threaded
heating duct. (b) The “white” colored conductor connected to the silver colored post on a
duplex receptacle on a 120v two-wire branch circuit is called the “neutral”
28. Which of the following is not true? conductor.
(c) Plastic water pipe is approved to be used for electrical conduit.
(a) Equal currents flow in the branches of parallel circuits. (d) The screw shell of a lampholder may support a fixture weighing 6 pounds.
(b) The total resistance of a parallel circuit is less than the smallest
resistor in the circuit. 37. To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you should use which of the following?
(c) The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the branch
currents. (a) wooden plug (b) lag bolt (c) expansion bolt (d) toggle bolt
(d) In a parallel circuit, there is more than one path for the current
flow. 38. If a 240 volt heater is used on 120 volts, the amount of heat produced will
be ____.
29. Hysterisis is____.
(a) twice as great (b) four times as great (c) ¼ as much (d) the same
(a) the tool used to read the specific gravity of a battery
(b) the lagging of magnetism, in a magnetic metal, behind the 40. When soldering a joint, the flux is used to ____.
magnetizing flux which produces it
(c) The opposite of impedance (a) keep the wire cool (b) keep the surface clean
(d) none of these (c) lubricate the joint (d) maintain a tight connection

30. The electric pressure in a circuit would be the ___. 41. The transferring of electrons from one material to another would be ____.

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(a) electrochemistry (b) static electricity (c) solar electricity (d) (a) one coil (b) two coils (c) three coils (d) four coils
piezoelectricity
4. What type of meter is shown below?
44. One of the disadvantages of indenter or crimp connectors is ___.

(a) they must be re-crimped at each annual maintenance inspection

(b) that specials tools are required to make the joint
(c) eventually they will looses
(d) they can only be used for copper conductors

46. Which of the following is not true?

(a) wattmeter (b) ammeter (c) ohmmeter (d) voltmeter
(a) An autotransformer may be used as part of the ballast for
lighting circuits. 5. Concrete, brick or tile walls are considered as being ____.
(b) A branch circuits can never be supplied through an
autotransformer. (a) isolated (b) insulators (c) grounded (d) dry locations
(c) The losses of the autotransformer are less than those of a two-
coil transformer. 6. is the symbol for a ____ panel.
(d) Autotransfomers may be used as starting compensators for AC
motors. (a) power (b) wall-mounted (c) lighting (d) surface-mounted

48. The symbol for a wye connection is ____. 7. A corroded electrical connection ___.

(a) ∑ (b) ∆ (c) ø (d) Y (a) decreases the voltage drop (b) decreases the resistance of the
connection
50. The voltage of a circuit is best defined as ___. (c) increases the resistance (d)increases the ampacity of the
connection
(a) the potential between two conductors
(b) the greatest difference of potential between two conductors 8. An AC ammeter or voltmeter is calibrated to read RMS value; this means
(c) the effective difference of potential between two conductors the meter is reading the ___value.
(d) the average RMS difference of potential between any two
conductors. (a) maximum (b) peak (c) average (d) effective value

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 4

50 QUESTIONS TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT MINUTES SCORE

%
9. The correct connection for the two volt lights to the single-pole switch
would be ___.
1. Electrical current is measured in terms of ___.

(a) electron pressure (b) electrons passing a point per second

(c) watts (d) resistance

2. A stop switch is wired ____ in a motor circuit.

(a) series (b) series-shunt (c) series-parallel (d) parallel

3. An autotransformer has ____.

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 22. Electrical equipment shall be installed ___.

(a) better than minimum Code allows

(b) according to the local Code when more stringent than N.E.C.
(c) according to the N.E.C. regardless of local Code
(d) according to the local Code when less stringent than N.E.C.

(a) 1-4 2-6 3-5-7 (b) 1-6 2-5 3-4-7 (c) 1-7 2-5-6 3-4 (d) 1- 23. Voltage drop in a wire is ___.
5 2-6-7 3-4
(a) the wire resistance times the voltage (b) a percentage of the applied
10. The location of a wall receptable outlet in the bathroom of a voltage
dwelling shall be installed ___. (c) a function of Insulation (d) part of the load voltage

(a) the Code does not specify the location (b) adjacent to the 24. Conductors shall not be installed in locations where the operating
toilet temperature will exceed that specified for the type of ___ used.
(c) within 36” of outside edge of basin (d) across from the
shower (a) connectors (b) protection (c) Insulation (d) wiring

14. Tungsten-filament lamps can be used on ___ circuits. 25. Galvanized conduit has a finish exterior and interior ___.

(a) AC (d) DC (c) AC and DC (d) none of these (a) lead (b) copper (c) nickel (d) zinc

15. An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible 26. Which of the following is the best type of saw to use to cut a 3” diameter
part that is beated and served by the passage of overcurrent hole through ½” plywood?
through it is called a ___.
(a) circular saw (b) saber saw (c) hack saw (d) cross-cut saw
(a) current limiter (b) fuse (c) circuit breaker (d) thermal
overload 28. Which of the following is the most important factor contributing to an
electricians safety on the job?
16. The service conductors between the terminals of the service
equipment and a point usually outside the building, clear of building (a) work at a slow pace (b) always wear leather gloves
walls, where joined by tap or slice to the service drop is called the (c) be alert at all times (c) never be late for break
___.
32. The best way to lay out a 40 foot long straight line on a floor is to ____.
(a) service drop (b) service-entrance conductors
(c) service equipment (d) none of these (a) use a steel measuring tape with dark crayon
(b) use a plumb bob with long string
19. To cut rigid conduit you should ___. (c) use a long 2 x 4 and a lead pencil
(d) use a chalk line
(a) use 3-wheel pipe cutter (b) use a cold chisel and
ream the ends 33. Silver is used on electrical contacts to ____.
(c) use hack saw and ream the ends (d) order it cut to size
(a) avoid corrosion (b) improve efficiency
21. Is it permissible to install direct current and alternating current (c)improve continuity (d)improve appearance
conductors in the same outlet box?
34. Electricians should be familiar with the rules and regulations of their job
(a) yes, if insulated for the maximum voltage of any conductor (b) mainly to ____.
no, never
(c) yes, if the ampacity is the same for both conductors (a) eliminate overtime (b) increase wages
(d) yes, in dry places (c) perform their duties properly (d) save time

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35. To determine if the raceway is truly vertical an electrician would 49. When drilling into a steel I-beam, the most likely cause for breaking a drill
use a ____. bit would be ____.

(a) plumb bob (b) transit level (a) the drill bit is too dull (b) too slow a drill speed
(c) square (d) level (c) too much pressure on the bit (d) too much cutting oil on bit

36. In order to prevent a safety hazard an electrical should never 50. Which of the fuses is blown?
____.

(a) strike a hardened steel surface with a hardened steel hammer

(b) use a soft brass hammer to strike a soft brass surface
(c) strike a soft iron surface with a hardened steel hammer
(d) use a soft iron hammer to strike a hardened steel surface

39. Before using rubber gloves when working on high voltage

equipment the gloves should be ___.

(a) cleaned inside and out (b) tested to withstand the high
voltage
(c) oil inside and out (d) brand new

40. Stranded wire should be ____ before being placed under a screw
head.
(a) L1 fuse is blown (b) L2 fuse is blown
(a) tinned (b) twisted together tightly (c) coated with an inhibitor (c) both fuses are blown (d) neither fuse is blown
(d) sanded

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 5

44. A fusestat is different than the ordinary plug fuse because a 50 QUESTIONS TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR
fusestat ___.
TIME SPENT MINUTES SCORE %
(a) doesn’t have threads (b) has left-hand threads
(c) has different size threads (d) has an aluminium screwshell
1. Locknuts are sometimes used in making electrical connections on studs. In
45. The symbol usually indicates a (an) ___. these cases the purpose of the locknuts is to ____.

(a) switch (b) receptacle (c) ceiling outlet (d) exhaust fan (a) be able to connect several wires to one stud
(b) make it difficult to tamper with the connection
46. A fuse on a 20 amp branch circuit has blown. The fuse is (c) make a tighter connection
replaced with a 20 amp fuse and the fuse blows when the switch is (d) prevent the connection from loosening under vibration
turned on. The electrician should ___.
2. To cut rigid conduit you should ___.
(a) check the ground rod conductors first (b) change to a
circuit breaker (a) use a 3-wheel pipe cutter
(c) install a 30 amp fuse ( d) check the circuit (b) use a cold chisel and ream the ends
for a problem (c) use a hacksaw and ream the ends
(d) order it cut to size
47. To sharpen an electricians knife, you would use a ____ stone.
3. In the course of normal operation the instrument which will be least
(a) rubber (b) carborundum (c) rosin (d) Bakelite effective in indicating that a generator may overheat because it is overloaded
is ____.
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(a) a wattmeter (b) a voltmeter (c) an ammeter (d) a stator (a) accordion joints (b) thermal fittings (c) expansion joints (d) contro-
thermocouple spansion

4. Two switches in one box under one face-plate is called a ____. 14. An alteration is ___.

(a) double-pole switch (b) two-gang switch (c) 2-way switch (d) (a) one-half cycle (b) one hertz (c) one alternator (d) two cycles
mistake
16. What chapter in the Code is Mobile Homes reffered to?
5. A conduit body is ____.
(a) Chapter 3 (b) Chapter 5 (c) Chapter 6 (d) Chapter 8
(a) a cast fitting such as an FD or FS box
(b) a standard 10 foot length of conduit 17. Never approach a victim of an electrical injury until you ____.
(c) a sealtight enclosure
(d) a “LB” or “I”, or similar fitting (a) find a witness (b) are sure the power is turned off
(c) have a first-aid kit (d) contact the supervisor
6. A dwelling unit is ____.

(a) one unit of an apartment 19. The connection of a ground clamp to a grounding electrode shall be ____.
(b) one or more rooms used by one or more persons
(c) one or more rooms with space for eating, living, and sleeping (a) accessible (b) visible (c) readily accessible (d) in sight
(d) one or more rooms used as a housekeeping unit and having
permanent cooking and sanitation provisions 20. The current will lead the voltage when ____.

(a) inductive reactance exceeds the capacitive reactance in the circuit

8. Where the conductor material is not specified in the Code, the (b) reactance exceeds the resistance in the circuit
conductors are assumed to be ____. (c) resistance exceeds the reactance in the circuit
(d) capacitive reactance exceeds the inductive reactance in the circuit
(a) bus bars (b) aluminium (c) copper-clad aluminium (d)
copper 21. Mandatory rules of the Code are identified by the use of the word ____.

9. The voltage lost across a portion of a circuit is called the ___. (a) should (b) shall (c) must (d) could

(a) power loss (b) power factor (c) voltage drop (d) apparent va 22. Which of the following is not one of the considerations that must be
evaluated in judging equipment?
10. In a series circuit ____ is common.
(a) wire-bending and connection space (b) arcing effects
(a) resistance (b) current (c) voltage (d) wattage (c) longevity (d) electrical insulation

11. Batteries supply ____ current. 23. To increase the range of an AC ammeter which one of the following is
most commonly used?
(a) positive (b) negative (c) direct (d) alternating
(a) a current transformer (b) a condenser
12. Electron flow produced by means of applying pressure to a (c) an inductance (d) a straight shunt (not U-shaped)
material is called ____.
24. If a test lamp lights when placed in series with a condenser and a suitable
(a) photo conduction (b) electrochemistry source of DC, it is a good indication that the condenser is ____.
(c) piezoelectricity (d) thermoelectricity
(a) fully charged (b) short-circuited (c) open-circuited (d) fully
13. Raceways shall be provided with ____ to compensate for discharged
thermal expansion and contraction.
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 36. A ____ is a enclosure designed either for surface or flush mounting and
25. To transmit power economically over considerable distances, it provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or
is necessary that the voltages be high. High voltages are readily may be hung.
obtainable with ____ currents.
(a) cabinet (b) panelboard (c) cutout box (d) switchboard
(a) rectified (b) AC (c) DC (d) carrier
38. When using a #14-2 with ground Romex, the ground ___ carry current
27. The resistance of a copper wire to the flow of electricity ___. under normal operation.

(a) decreases as the length of the wire increases (a) will (b) will not (c) will sometimes (d) none of these
(b) decreases as the diameter of the wire decreases
(c) increases as the diameter of the wire increases 39. As compared with solid wire, stranded wire of the same gauge size is ____.
(d) increases as the length of the wire increases
(a) better for higher voltages (b) given a higher ampacity
28. Enclosed knife switches that require the switch to be open (c) easier to skin (d) larger in total diameter
before the housing door can be opened, are called ____ switches.
41. To make a good soldered connection between two stranded wires, it is
(a) release (b) air-break (c) safety (d) service least important to ____.

29. A type of cable protected by a spiral metal cover is called ___ in (a) use enough heat to make the solder flow freely
the field. (b) clean the wires carefully
(c) twist the wires together before soldering
(a) BX (b) Greenfield (c) sealtight (d) Romex (d) apply solder to each strand before twisting the two wires together

30. The resistance of a circuit may vary due to ____. 42. The most important reason for using a condulet-type fitting in preference
to making a bend in a one inch conduit is to ____.
(a) a loose connection (b) change in voltage (c) change in
current (d) induction (a) avoid the possible flattening of the conduit when making the bend
(b) cut down the amount of conduit needed
33. The definition of ampacity is ____. (c) make a neater job
(d) make wire pulling easier
(a) the current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in volt-
amps 43. When skinning a small wire, the insulation should be “pencilled down”
(b) the current-carrying capacity expressed in amperes rather than cut square to ____.
(c) the current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in wattage
(d) the current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under (a) allow more room for the splice
the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating (b) save time in making the splice
(c) decrease the danger of nicking the wire
34. Continuous duty is ____. (d) prevent the braid from fraying

(a) a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 44. Rubber insulation on an electrical conductor would quickly be damaged by
three hours or more continuous contact with ____.
(b) a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for
one hour or more (a) water (b) acid (c) oil (d) alkali
(c) intermittent operation in which the load conditions are regularly
recurrent 45. A tester using an ordinary light bulb is commonly used to test ____.
(d) operation at a substantially constant load for an indefinitely long
time (a) whether a circuit is AC or DC (b) for polarity of a DC circuit
(c) an overload circuit (d) for grounds on 120 volt circuits

46. Pigtails are used on brushes to ____.

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 (c) in diameter or area (d) in AWG or millimetres
(a) compensate for wear (b) supply the proper brush
tension 6. Of the following, which one is not a type of file?
(c) make a good electrical connection (d) hold the brush in the
holder (a) half round (b) bastard (c) tubular (d) mill

47. With respect to fluorescent lamps it is correct to state ____. 7. Oil is used in many large transformers to ____.

(a) the filaments seldom burn out (a) prevent breakdown due to friction (b) lubricate the core
(b) the starters and tubes must be replaced at the same time (c) cool and insulate the transformer (d) lubricate the coils
(c) they are easier to install than incandescent light bulbs
(d) their efficiency is less than the efficiency of incandescent light
bulbs 8. Fractional horsepower universal motors have brushes usually made of ____.

(a) copper strands (b) mien (c) carbon (d) thin wire rings
48. A ____ stores energy in much the same manner as a spring
stores mechanical energy. 9. When administering first aid to a worker suffering from fright as a result of
falling from a ladder, the most important thing to do is ____.
(a) resistor (b) coil (c) condenser (d) none of these
(a) position the person to a sitting position
49. An overcurrent trip unit of a circuit shall be connected in series (b) cover the person and keep the person warm
with each ____. (c) apply artificial respiration immediately
(d) check the rungs of the ladder
(a) transformer (b) grounded conductor
(c) overcurrent device (d) ungrounded conductor 10. Which of the following would be used as a stop button?

50. _____ lighting is a string of outdoor lights suspended between

two points. Answer. A stop button

(a) Pole (b) Feston (c) Equipment (d) Outline 11. If a co-worker is burned by acid from a storage battery, the proper first aid
treatment is to wash with ____.
JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 6
50 QUESTIONS TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR (a) iodine and leave it open to the air (b) vinegar and apply a wet
dressing
TIME SPENT MINUTES SCORE (c) water and apply Vaseline (d) lye and apply a dry bandage
%
12. A type of motor that will not operate on DC is the ____.

2. Alternating currents may be increased or decreased by means of (a) series (b) short shunt (c) long shunt compound (d) squirrel cage
a ____.
15. A (an) ____ changes AC to DC.
(a) motor (b) transformer (c) dynamo (d) megger
(a) battery (b) capacitor (c) alternator (d) rectifier
4. Which has the highest electrical resistance?
16. A steel measuring tape is undesirable for use around electrical equipment.
(a) brass (b) iron (c) water (d) paper The least important reason is the ____.

5. Conductor sizes are expressed _____. (a) danger of entanglement in rotating machines (b) shock hazard
(c) short circuit hazard (d) magnetic effect
(a) only in circular mils (b) in AWG or in circular mils
17. ____ is the ability of a material to permit the flow of electrons.
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 (a) temperature of the electrolyte (b) level of the electrolyte
(a) Voltage (b) Current (c) Resistance (d) Conductance (c) open circuit cell voltage (d) specific gravity

19. A fitting is ____. 27. In general, the most important point to watch in the operation of
transformers is the ____.
(a) part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform an
electrical function (a) core loss (b) exciting current (c) temperature (d) primary voltage
(b) pulling cable into a confined area
(c) to be suitable or proper for 29. Mica is commonly used in electrical construction for ____.
(d) part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a
mechanical function (a) commutator bar separators (b) heater cord insulation
(c) strain insulators (d) switchboard panels
20. The neutral conductor _____.
30. If a fuse becomes hot under normal load, a probable cause is ____.
(a) is always the “white” grounded conductor
(b) has 70% applied for a household clothes dryer for a branch (a) excessive tension in the fuse clips (b) rating of the fuse is too low
circuit (c) insufficient pressure at the fuse clips (d) rating of the fuse is too high
(c) never apply ampacity corrections
(d) carries the unbalanced current 31. For maximum safety the magnetic contactors used for reversing the
direction of rotation of a motor should be ___.
21. An appliance that is not easily moved from one place to another
in normal use is a ____ appliance. (a) opertared from independent sources
(b) electrically interlocked
(a) fastened in place (b) dwelling-unit (c) fixed (d ) (c) mechanically interlocked
stationary (d) electricallyandmechanically interlocked

22. All wiring must be installed so that when completed ____.
(a) It meets the current-carrying requirements of the load
(b) It is free of shorts and unintentional grounds
(c) It is acceptable to Code compliance authorities
(d) It will withstand a hy-pot test
23. Rosin is preferable to acid as a flux for soldering wire because
rosin is ____.
32. Large squirrel cage induction motors are usually started at a voltage
considerably lower than the line voltage to ___.
(a) allow the rotor current to build up gradually
(b) permit starting under full load
(c) avoid excessive starting current
(d) obtain a low starting speed
33. Which of the following is a motor starter?

(a) a dry powder (b) a better conductor

(c) a non-conductor (d) noncorrosive Answer. C. Motor starter

34. If the voltage on a light bulb is increased 10%, the bulb will ___.
25. The main purpose of using a cutting fluid when threading
conduit is to ____. (a) fall by insulation breakdown (b) have a longer life
(c) burn more brightly (d) consume less power
(a) prevent the formation of rust
(b) wash away the metal chips 35. All edges that are invisible should be represented in a drawing by lines
(c) improve the finish of the thread that are ___.
(d) prevent the formation of electrolytic pockets
(a) dotted (b) curved (c) solid (d) broken
26. Of the following, the best indication of the condition of the
charge of a lead acid battery is the ____. 36. A light bulb usually contains ___.

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(a) air (b) neon (c) H20 (d) either a vacuum or gas
(a) insulation substance (b) copper losses
38. Critical burns are potentially ___. (c) iron losses (d) equivalent resistance of the transformer

(a) life-threatening (b) disfiguring (c) disabling (d) all of these 47. The proper way to open a knife switch carrying a heavy load is to ___.

39. A set of lights switched from three different places can be (a) open it with care, to avoid damage to the auxiliary blade bythe arc
controlled by ___ switch(es). (b) open it slowly so that there will not be a flashover at the contacts
(c) tie a 5 foot rope on the switch handle and stand clear of the switch
(a) two 3-way and one 4-way (b) teo 3-way and one 2-way (d) open it with a jerk so as to quickly break any arc
(c) 2 single pole (d) four pole 48. When thermal overload relays are used for the protection of polyphase
induction motors, their primary purpose is to protect the motors in case of ___.
40. A fellow electrician is not breathing after receiving an electrical
shock, but is no longer in contact with the electricity, the most (a) short circuit between phases (b) low line voltage
important thing for you to do is ___. (c) reversal of phases in the supply (d) sustained overload

(a)start artificial respiration immediately (b) cover the person and 49. The National Electrical Code is sponsored by the ___.
keep warm
(c) move the person to a window (d) remove the persons (a) Underwriters Lab
shoes (b) National Safety Council
(c) National Electrical Manufacturers Association
41. A wrench you would not use to connect rigid metal conduit s a (d) National Fire Protection Association
___ wrench.
50. Which of the following is an LB conduit body?
(a) box end (b) chain (c) strap (d) stillson

42. The instrument that would prove least useful in testing for
opens, and shorts after the wiring has been completed is the ___.

(a) voltmeter (b) ammeter (c) ohmmeter (d) megger Answer. B. LB conduit body

43. A stranded wire is given the same size designation as a solid JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM # 7
wire if it has the same ___. 50 QUESTIONS TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR

(a) weight per foot (b) overall diameter TIME SPENT MINUTES SCORE %
(c) strength (d) cross-sectional area
1. An advantage that rubber insulation has is that it ____.
44. A lighting fixture is to be controlled independently from two
different locations. The type of switch required in each of the two (a) is not damaged by oil (b) is good for extreme temperature
locations is a ___. (c) does not absorb much moisture (d) will not deteriorate with age

(a) double-pole, double-throw (b) double-pole, single-throw 2. The advantage of using a storage battery rather than a dry cell is the
(c) single-pole, double-throw (d) single-throw, single-throw storage battery ____.

45. The rating “1000 ohms, 10 watts “ would generally apply to a (a) is portable (b) is less expensive (c) can be recharged (d) is easier
___. to use

(a) transformer (b) relay (c)resistor (d) heater 3. The least desirable device for measuring an electrical cabinet containing
live equipment is a ____.
46. The open circuit test on a transformer is a test for measuring
its___.
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(a) 6’ wooden ruler (b) plastic ruler (c) wood yardstick ( d) (c) protect the rubber tape
12’ steel tape (d) provide a waterproof seal

4. The relationship of a transformer primary winding to the 15. an electrician should not wear shoes that have sponge rubber soles while
secondary winding is expressed in ____. working mainly because they ____.

(a) wattage (b) turns-ratio (c) current (d) voltage (a) wear out too quickly (b) are not waterproof
(c) are not insulated (d) are easily punctured when stepping on a nail
5. When the size #12 of a stranded wire is reffered to, this number
specifies the; 16. The transformer output is measured by _____.

(a) strength of wire (b) cross-sectional area of (a) volts (b) amps (c) volt-amps (d) watts
the wire
(c) square inch area of the insulation (d) the pounds per square 20. A hacksaw with fine teeth used to cut raceways is commonly called a ____.
inch
(a) tube saw (b) keyhole saw (c) sabre saw (d) crosscut saw

7. To increase the life of an incandescent light bulb you could ____. 21. You shouldn’t use a file without a handle because ____.

(a) use at a higher than rated voltage (b) use at a lower than (a) the file is hard to hold (b) the user may be injured
rated voltage (c) the file will cut too deep (d) improper filing stroke
(c) turn off when not in use (d) use at a higher
wattage 22. The brightness of an incandescent of an incandescent lamp is rated in
____.
9. When re-routing conduit, it may be necessary to increase the wire
size, if the distances is greater, in order to ____. (a) watts (b) foot candles (c) volt-amps (d) lumens

(a) account for current drop (b) allow for possible 24. An electron is _____.
resistance drop
(c) compensate for voltage drop (d) account for ampacity drop (a) a neutron (b) an orbiting particle
(c) a proton (d) the smallest part of an atom with a negative charge
11. On smaller gauges of wire, they are pencil-stripped to prevent
____. 27. The name of the tool commonly used for bending small size conduit is a
___.
(a) over stripping (b) loosening of the wire-nut
(c) nicks in the wire (c) other (a) growler (b) mandrel (c) hickey (d) henry

12. Galvanized conduit is made of _____. 28. When cutting holes in masonry which of the following tools is most
commonly used?
(a) iron (b) zinc (c) nickel (d) lead
(a) auger bit (b) router bit (c) star drill (d) reamer
13. The frame of a motor is usually positively grounded to ____. 29. Electrician’s diagonal lineman pliers should not be used to cut ____.

(a) protect against shock (b) remove the static currents (a) aluminium wire (b) copper wire (c) steel wire (d) copper-clad wire
(c) provide 115 volts (d) protect from lighting
30. One of the following is the first thing to do when a person gets an electric
14. When wrapping a splice with both rubber and friction tape, the shock and is still in contact with the supply:
main purpose of the friction tape is to _____.
(a) remove the victim from contact by using a dry stick or dry rope
(a) provide extra insulation (b) treat for burns
(b) build up the insulation to the minimum thickness required (c) start artificial respiration immediately
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(d) shut off power within 10 minutes (a) screw length (b) screw thickness (c) diameter hole ( d) threads per
inch
32. The term “hertz” means ____.
41. To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you would use ____.
(a) car rental company (b) frequency (c) degrees (d) phase
angle (a) lag bolts (b) expansion bolts (c) wooden plugs (d) rawl plugs

33. The difference of electrical potential between two conductors of 42. The output winding of a transformer is called the ____.
a circuit is the
(a) primary (b) output (c) secondary (d) both a & b
(a) resistance (b) amperage (c) voltage (d) wattage
43. The flux commonly used for the soldering of electrical conductors is _____.

34. The letters DPDT are used to identify a type of _____. (a) zinc chloride (b) rosin (c) borax (d) none of these

(a) insulation (b) fuse (c) motor (d) switch 44. A shunt is sometimes used to increase the range of an electrical
measuring instrument. The shunt is normally used when measuring ____.
35. The term “ampere-hours” is associated with ____.
(a) AC voltage (b) DC voltage (c) DC amperes (d) AC amperes
(a) motors (b) transformers (c) electromagnets (d) storage
batteries 45. A battery operates on the principle of ___.

37. A tap tool used to ____. (a) photo emission (b) triboelectric effect
(c) electro chemistry (d) voltaic conductivity
(a) cut external threads (b) remove broken bolts
(c) ream raceways (d) cut internal threads
47. The continuity of an electrica circuit can be determined in the field by the
38. When cutting a metal conduit with a hacksaw, the pressure means of ____.
applied to the hacksaw should be on ____.
(a) an ammeter (b) Wheatstone bridge (c) bell & battery set (d)
(a) the return stroke only ( b) the forward wattmeter
stroke only
(c) both the forward and return stroke equally (d) none of these 48. A wattmeter is connected in ____ in the circuit.

39. The switches to be closed in order to obtain a combined (a) series (b) parallel (c) series-parallel (d) none of these
resistance of 5 ohms are ____.
49. A shunt is used to measure ___.

(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (a) resistance (b) capacitance (c)current (d) wattage

50. Which of the following is the symbol for a duplex outlet, split circuit?
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 4
Answer. C. Split duplex

40. When the term “10-32” in connection with machine screws

commonly used in lighting work, the number 32 refers to _____.

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